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Chemical Engineers

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Chemical Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$128,430

National Avg Hourly Wage

$61.75

National Total Employment

20,330

Top Metro Avg Salary

$163,100

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Highest Paying State

Oklahoma leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $152,840.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 2,780 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX shows an average annual salary of $163,100.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 1,800 jobs.

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Top States for Chemical Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Oklahoma OK $152,840 190 Open
New Mexico NM $150,610 80 Open
Texas TX $148,690 2,780 Open
Louisiana LA $139,380 780 Open
Virginia VA $139,270 1,020 Open
Washington WA $136,270 600 Open
West Virginia WV $135,390 210 Open
Minnesota MN $135,060 180 Open
Maryland MD $131,500 560 Open
Delaware DE $130,270 390 Open

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